Since 1997 there has been a steady stream of illegal emigration to China, despite the efforts of both countries to prevent it.

The first goal of the group, illegal emigration, became less important as military control of civilian movement became less strict.

He also noted that 90 percent of the inmates are from just one province, Fujian, where illegal emigration has become an entrenched tradition.

This also applies for illegally passing a border oneself, for illegal immigration or illegal emigration.

Even discussing illegal emigration carries a six-month prison sentence.

Although illegal emigration is difficult to measure accurately, several thousand are making the trip each year by plane with forged documents, United States officials estimate.

Two other commissions were also to be established to deal with border problems such as drug trafficking, smuggling, illegal emigration and guerrilla attacks.

That view can also be heard on the busy streets of Jinfeng, another longtime starting point for illegal emigration.

This is also a transit region for drugs and arms smuggling, as well as a channel for illegal emigration to Europe.

In exchange, Mexico would strengthen policies to discourage illegal emigration to the United States.